Once again Liberia has added a grand Achievement to the coffers of Africa and most importantly to Liberia. Two prominent women are being celebrated for winning the distinguished Nobel Peace Prize this year. Right from the hills and mountains of the Free Land of Liberty, Madam Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, President of the Republic of Liberia and Madam Leymah Gbowee, a Peace Activist have been fortunate to be amongst to only four African women to win such an essential and notable award.
They have been celebrated for the efforts and struggles encountered and the persistent and intrepid character they showcased in the pursuit of securing peace, promoting economic and social development and strengthening the position of women in Liberia and Africa on a large scale.
Furthermore, this is a positive signal of our country’s
progress and relationship to the outside world. I think all students in Liberia
most especially girls, should see this as a reservoir of motivation to continue
focusing on their education and dreams. It is prudent as much as necessary to
emulate the works of these two heroines and re-shape our lives. Many times we tend
to look out there for role-models and mentors when we have a plethora of them
right here with us. We should believe in ourselves and stand up for the right
things.
Madam Sirleaf and Madam Gbowee, you are our True Heroines!
http://www.voanews.com/english/news/Nobel-Peace-Prize-Goes-to-Trio-of-Liberian-Yemeni-Women-131317719.html
By: Marvin R. Tarawally
